Thank you for your interest in coaching with Girls on the Run-DC! Coaches are not required to be a runner but simply passionate about the mission of Girls on the Run, committed to working with a group of girls throughout the 10 week season, and can bring energy and joy to each practice.
As a coach, you are committing to volunteer 75-90 minutes 2 times a week, with additional time for the 5K. Girls on the Run teams (GOTR) are grades 3-5 and Girls on Track teams (GOT) are grades 6-8. Practice days and times vary by location, please click here for a list of team practice information.
Please review our Coach Volunteer Job Description.
The Fall season begins the week of September 14th and ends with the 5K on Sunday, December 6th.
Coach training - New coaches and all Heart & Sole coaches will attend one, three hour in-person training in August. A sign up link is available on the confirmation page.